1st shift Welder

Who we are:

CDI custom curb adapters is the nation’s fastest curb manufacturer in the HVAC industry. We are a nation-wide company with manufacturing facilities located in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Dallas, Seattle, Charlotte, and Phoenix. Today CDI leads the curb adapter industry with the fastest lead times and the most curbs manufactured annually.  We’ve gained this success by continuing to focus on CDI’s five core values: FAST – EASY – FUN – COMMUNITY – GROWTH 

FAST: Respond quickly
EASY: Don’t complicate things
FUN: Be a great day maker
COMMUNITY: Share your time, treasure, and talents with each other and the world
GROWTH: Committed to being better tomorrow than we are today 

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility is welding of various metal types to create components used to assemble the finished product. Each task must be completed with safety, accuracy & timeliness in the welding department. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safe operation of MIG welding machine and various other tools used to complete project  
• Create quality and accurate welds according to blueprints. 
• Inspect welds for accuracy. 
• Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting steel parts. 
• Change welding wire as needed. 
• Change shielding gas tanks, as needed
• Follow and enforce all CDI safety rules and regulations
• Ensure equipment is properly set-up & used in a safe manner & that all safety devices are in use.
• Operate fork lift, if required and certified.
• Performs inspections on product before, during, and after the build following CDI’s standards.
• Monitor functionality of equipment and tools and request maintenance when required.
• Perform basic maintenance and repair as required.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors & other production staff to coordinate work schedules
• Other duties as assigned.

Full-Time CDI employees are offered the following benefits:

• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Departmental cross training and many promotional opportunities!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Outstanding attention to detail, ability to multitask, strong time management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to use tape measures and other measuring tools.
• Knowledge or willingness to cross-train in other production departments.
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to effectively read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended amounts of time.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, grip, squat and lift.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently & lift 70 pounds occasionally.
• Combination of trade school and/or 2 years practical experience